Reflections: A Book

Note to Brian Tome

To Brian:

Hello,
During The Promise of Freedom speech you referenced JK Rowling's newest book The Cuckoos Calling, that she published under a different name.

I understood your sentiment that perhaps it was done partially in ego as "I don't want help," but I'm wondering how strongly you believe this. I think the question is foremost in my mind because I'm a tech writer by trade and aspiring creative writer. As such I completely understand Rowlings sentiment and viewed her decision to use a pseudo name more as an act of humility in that she did not want to be 'showy' and rely on the success of her other book. Basically, she didn't want a ton of 'yes-readers' (read as 'yes-men') that automatically say you're great even if they think your current book sucks.

I think I'm most curious about your thought process because I imagine there are/were much more obvious and less ambiguous examples of egotism available, which makes me wonder how strong a perceived ego JK is throwing out there. Another reason this is probably stuck on my brain is because after watching the documentary A Year In The Life I found that I relate emotionally with this author on a ton of levels when I initially found her to be cold and aloof. Consequently, if I identify with her and you perceive her in such a way I want to know the cause because I would like to avoid such misgivings in my own life.

120913 @11:38am

In response to a JK reference he made during The Promise of Freedom Tuesday, December 3, 2013 @19:40/33:59 (Unpolished reference @17:35/33:59)
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